Single Life

You just got out of a long-term relationship, or maybe you’ve been single for a while. Either way being single has its advantages and disadvantages. No matter what way you look at it, there is one underlying fact, and that is, you’re free. There is no one to answer to, and you don’t have to worry about including or considering someone else’s feelings in everything you do. Sure, you might find love again one day, but here are five things to do while you’re single until that day.

1. Find yourself. If you’ve been in a relationship for an extended period, don’t be so quick to jump right back into one. Figure out the pros and cons of the last relationship and why it ended. Figure out ways you could have been a better partner. No matter how relationships end, there is a lesson you learn from each one.
2. Reunite with girlfriends. Not everyone shuts their friends out, but let’s face it when you are cuddled up with that particular person; sometimes your friends are the last people you are thinking about. Unintentionally, you see them less because you enjoy spending your extra time with your particular person. If you have been single for a while, sometimes you can find yourself sulking at home, wishing you were in a relationship. No need to do that, enjoy yourself. Enjoy spending time with your friends. Who knows, you might meet that special one while you’re out with them.
3. Find out what you want. The easiest path to a healthy relationship is knowing who you are and what you like. Learn what you love. Discover your goals and ambitions. Write down your priorities. Unfortunately, sometimes being in a relationship will make you lose track of what you want. Make sure you know, so in the future, any relationship you’re in will allow you to achieve those goals.
4. Get in shape. When you’re single, you want to look and feel your best. Living a healthy lifestyle will give you the energy and confidence you need to be ready for a relationship. Find unique ways to work out. Join a gym. You never know where you might meet that special someone.
5. Enjoy it. Being single isn’t a bad thing. Live your life. Travel someplace you’ve never been. Being single doesn’t have to be lonely. It’s your time to learn a lot about others, about yourself. You can even go on dates with multiple people until you click with one person. Just be safe doing it. Just because you’re solo doesn’t mean you have to be that lonely person at the bar all the time. Embrace it.